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Common krait
Scientific Name
Bungarus caeruleus
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Length
1 m (avg)
Range
South of the Himalayas in India; Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Habitat Type
Open countryside, forests, close to habitation, agricultural landscapes
Threats
Persecutory killing
Did You Know
It is among the most venomous snakes in India. Venom is a potent neurotoxin.
Also Known As
Indian krait
